The Black Wall Street Heritage Parade walked through the Greenwood District, starting from the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa (OSU-Tulsa) parking lot and finishing atGeorge Washington Carver Middle School. Organizations participated with floats in recognition of black history, and individuals represented iconic people from Tulsa’s past.
TCC students volunteer for President Biden’s visit to Tulsa
On June 1, President Joe Biden met with the survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and delivered a speech recognizing the importance of commemorating the event at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa. TCC Connection managing editor, Sam Levrault, and photographer, Anna Fuhrmeister, were selected to volunteer for the event. Levrault studies Spanish, and […]
Empower Tulsa Self-Defense offers free lessons
Empower Tulsa Self-Defense was created by the Tulsa Police Community Engagement Unit and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office. This class offered free lessons for females ages 12 and up at the LaFortune Community Center. The classes started in March and continued through May.
TCC student receives Udall Foundation 2021 Native American Congressional Internship
As an active member of the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Native American Student Alliance (NASA,) Bailey Stephens-Johns has advocated for preservation of the Mvskoke language, spoken by the Muscogee Creek nation, and culture in addition to encouraging other members to study their ancestral languages. Soon however, Stephens-Johns can expect an exciting and busy summer after […]
Early spring is a season of blooming in Oklahoma
In March and April, blooming season starts in the Sooner State. Trees produce flowers before foliage, and wild flowers begin to grow.
Strong women bring change to the world – Part 2
Editor’s note: This is a continuing series. This is Part 2 of the project. Part 1 is available here. This short listing is dedicated to all women in honor of International Women’s Day, traditionally celebrated on March 8. The first Women’s Day was organized by the Socialist Party of America in New York City in […]
Bingo Night provides fun entertainment for community
Bingo Night, hosted by Tulsa Pride and Oklahomans for Equality, was held at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center positioned in the East Village district in Tulsa, Okla. on March 26. To participate in Bingo Night, guests were required to purchase tickets.
TulsaGo Market offers opportunities for local businesses
TulsaGo Market is an event for local business to display their products for customers to buy. The most recent event was held on March 20th at the Central Park Hall at Expo Square on 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, Okla. Small businesses are offering a wide range from crafts, arts, desserts, boutique clothing line, treats […]
Anthem Service Dogs serve people with disabilities
Anthem Service Dogs, a non-profit organization based in Tulsa, Okla., was founded in 2018. The Anthem Service Dogs organization works closely with shelter organizations around Oklahoma. Before certification, the dogs are put through multiple tests to see how they react to toys, treats, loud noise, human touch, and other displays of distractions. After examination, the […]
Oklahoma Aquarium allows Tulsans to visit marine life from across the globe
Founded in 2003, the Oklahoma Aquarium is located at 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, Okla. The aquarium has roughly 10,000 animals and over 500 different species. The facility has held events such as birthdays party, weddings, baby showers, and other private events. To learn more about the Oklahoma Aquarium, and how to be part of its […]